Notice of Rescission of Contract (Indian Contract Act)

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A notice rescinding a contract that is voidable for misrepresentation, fraud, coercion or undue influence, or on the other party’s refusal to perform, and demanding restitution.

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Template for general reference only; not legal advice. Adapt it to your facts and have it checked by an advocate before use.

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What this draft covers

  • Details of the contract and consideration paid
  • Grounds for rescission with facts
  • Statutory basis: Sections 19, 19A, 39, 64 and 66 of the Indian Contract Act
  • Offer to restore benefits received
  • Demand for refund within a deadline and reservation of remedies

When to use it

Use when a party wants to set aside a contract because consent was obtained by misrepresentation, fraud, coercion or undue influence, or because the other side has refused to perform.

Format: Editable Word document (.docx), 2 pages.

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[Name of the party / advocate’s letterhead]

[Date]

BY REGISTERED POST A.D. / SPEED POST / EMAIL

To,

[Name of the other party]

[Address]

Subject: Notice of rescission of the [agreement / contract] dated [date]

Sir / Madam,

1. On [date], I entered into [an agreement / a contract] with you for [purchase of ● / services of ●] for a consideration of ₹[●], of which I have paid ₹[●] on [date(s)] by [mode of payment].

2. [State the facts supporting the ground for rescission. For example: before I signed, you represented that ●. That representation was untrue, and I relied on it in entering into the contract. / You have, by your email dated ●, refused to perform your part of the contract.]

3. In the circumstances, my consent to the contract was caused by [misrepresentation / fraud / coercion / undue influence], and the contract is voidable at …

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